The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 54,600
 KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is 34.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
75.4
83.3
73.9 in
Width
75.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51.8 in
Height
47.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
95.7
147.2
181.8 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
4299 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2392 lb
55.64 %
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
Environmental Impact
219.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data